“This is the time for me to shine, this is the time for me to be the World Champion, for people to know me…” a tearful Cynthia Ogunsemilore couldn’t control her emotions after qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games in the women’s 60kg Boxing event. Cynthia Ogunsemilore won the GOLD medal in women’s 60kg, recording …
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Tribute: Jerry Okorodudu Won Many Fights But Lost the Most Important To Nigeria
By Bamidele Johnson Jerry Okorodudu must have faced a few vicious volume punchers as a boxer. None, it’s safe to say, punched him with greater volume and savagery than life itself, which saw penury and grave ill-health deal him debilitating body blows, landing him on the canvas before knocking him out yesterday. Forever. At 64. …
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Commonwealth Games: Athletics Hunt for Gold As Weightlifting Deliver More Medals
After yesterday’s medal rush, team Nigeria will again search for more medals across three sports at the commonwealth games. Here’s a recap of day five and a preview of Day six. Commonwealth Games: Athletics Athletics began like a house on fire with a good and bronze in women’s discus. Led by African champion Cici Onyekwere …
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